Topical Encyclopedia The term "wasn't" is a contraction of "was not," and while it does not appear in the Bible in this form, the concept of negation is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. The Bible often uses negation to emphasize the absence of something, whether it be faith, righteousness, or divine intervention. Below are some key instances and themes where the concept of "wasn't" or "was not" is significant in the biblical narrative.Creation and the Fall In the account of creation, God saw that everything He made "was very good" (Genesis 1:31). However, the absence of sin and death was disrupted by the Fall. Adam and Eve's disobedience introduced sin into the world, and what "wasn't" present in the original creation—sin and separation from God—became a reality. The narrative highlights the stark contrast between what was and what was not intended by God. Faith and Unbelief The Bible frequently contrasts faith with unbelief. In the New Testament, Jesus often rebukes the lack of faith among His disciples and others. For instance, when Peter began to sink after walking on water, Jesus said, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" (Matthew 14:31). Here, the absence of faith—what "wasn't" present—led to fear and doubt. Righteousness and Sin The concept of righteousness is often defined by what it is not. In Romans 3:10, Paul writes, "There is no one righteous, not even one" , emphasizing the universal absence of inherent righteousness among humans. This absence necessitates the need for a Savior, fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who "wasn't" tainted by sin and thus could offer redemption. Divine Intervention Throughout the Bible, there are moments when God's intervention "wasn't" immediately apparent, testing the faith of His people. In the account of Job, despite his suffering and the absence of immediate divine explanation, Job maintains his faith, saying, "Though He slay me, I will hope in Him" (Job 13:15). The perceived absence of God's presence serves to deepen the understanding of faith and trust. The Kingdom of God Jesus often spoke of the Kingdom of God in terms of what it is and what it is not. In John 18:36, Jesus states, "My kingdom is not of this world" , indicating that His reign "wasn't" characterized by earthly power or political structures. This distinction underscores the spiritual nature of His kingdom, which is marked by righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. Eschatological Hope The Bible concludes with the promise of a new heaven and a new earth, where the former things "will not be remembered" (Isaiah 65:17). In Revelation 21:4, it is promised that "there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain" . The absence of these former things—what "wasn't" part of God's original design—will be fully realized in the eschatological hope of eternal life with God. In summary, while the contraction "wasn't" does not appear in the biblical text, the concept of negation plays a crucial role in understanding the narrative of Scripture. It highlights the absence of sin in creation, the lack of faith and righteousness in humanity, and the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises in the absence of pain and suffering in the new creation. Library Moody and his Little Willie. He came to his Own. I must not Go on Describing what Cannot be Described... The Call of Moses It was Friday Night, and Diamond, Like the Rest of the Household.. ... A Look Ahead Diamond Managed with Many Blunders to Read this Rhyme to his ... And as She Stood Looking Towards London, Diamond Saw that She was ... My Readers Will not Wonder That, after This, I did My Very Best to ... Nanny was not Fit to be Moved for Some Time Yet... Thesaurus Wasn't (35 Occurrences)Wasn't. Wash-pot, Wasn't. Wasp . Multi-Version Concordance Wasn't (35 Occurrences). Matthew 15:24 But he answered, "I wasn't sent ... /w/wasn't.htm - 16k Justified (46 Occurrences) Couldn't (6 Occurrences) Travel (25 Occurrences) Thieves (25 Occurrences) Conceived (66 Occurrences) Yeast (48 Occurrences) Included (17 Occurrences) Needy (83 Occurrences) Renowned (15 Occurrences) Resources Why wasn't Cain's punishment death (Genesis 4:14)? | GotQuestions.orgWhy wasn't Aaron punished for making the golden calf? | GotQuestions.org Why wasn't Jesus named Immanuel? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Wasn't (35 Occurrences)Matthew 15:24 Luke 14:30 John 6:24 John 6:32 John 7:39 John 12:5 John 20:24 John 21:11 Acts 5:4 Acts 28:5 Romans 4:13 2 Corinthians 11:9 1 Thessalonians 2:1 1 Timothy 2:14 Hebrews 3:17 Hebrews 4:2 Hebrews 9:8 James 2:21 James 2:25 Genesis 37:29 Genesis 45:8 Exodus 12:39 Exodus 40:35 Exodus 40:37 Judges 13:9 1 Samuel 1:18 2 Samuel 23:19 1 Kings 3:21 1 Kings 18:13 Job 30:25 Psalms 139:15 Jeremiah 22:16 Jeremiah 48:27 Jonah 4:2 Malachi 1:2 Subtopics Related Terms |
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